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Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Health Population and Nutrition |
Vol/bind | 20 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 77-84 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 1606-0997 |
Status | Udgivet - 2002 |
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Keywords: Body Height; Body Weight; Child, Preschool; Diarrhea; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Nutrition Disorders; Pakistan; Regression Analysis; Risk Factors; Sanitation; Social Class; Water SupplyCitationsformater
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Availability of irrigation water for domestic use in Pakistan: its impact on prevalence of diarrhoea and nutritional status of children. / van der Hoek, Wim; Feenstra, Sabiena G; Konradsen, Flemming.
I: Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Bind 20, Nr. 1, 2002, s. 77-84.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › peer review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Availability of irrigation water for domestic use in Pakistan: its impact on prevalence of diarrhoea and nutritional status of children
AU - van der Hoek, Wim
AU - Feenstra, Sabiena G
AU - Konradsen, Flemming
N1 - Keywords: Body Height; Body Weight; Child, Preschool; Diarrhea; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Nutrition Disorders; Pakistan; Regression Analysis; Risk Factors; Sanitation; Social Class; Water Supply
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - This study assessed whether availability of water for domestic use had any impact on nutritional status of children in an area where people depend on irrigation water for all their domestic water needs. During May 1998-April 1999, data on the occurrence of diarrhoea among 167 children aged less than five years were collected from 10 villages in the command area of the Hakra 6R canal in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Anthropometric measurements were taken at the end of the study period. Additional surveys were conducted to collect information on the availability of water, sanitary facilities, hygiene, and socioeconomic status. Height-for-age and longitudinal prevalence of diarrhoea were used as outcome measures. Quantity of water available in households was a strong predictor of height-for-age and prevalence of diarrhoea. Children from households with a large storage capacity for water in the house had a much lower prevalence of diarrhoea and stunting than children from families without this facility. Having a toilet was protective for diarrhoea and stunting. Increased quantity of water for domestic use and provision of toilet facilities were the most important interventions to reduce burden of diarrhoea and malnutrition in this area. An integrated approach to water management is needed in irrigation schemes, so that supply of domestic water is given priority when allocating water in time and space within the systems.
AB - This study assessed whether availability of water for domestic use had any impact on nutritional status of children in an area where people depend on irrigation water for all their domestic water needs. During May 1998-April 1999, data on the occurrence of diarrhoea among 167 children aged less than five years were collected from 10 villages in the command area of the Hakra 6R canal in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Anthropometric measurements were taken at the end of the study period. Additional surveys were conducted to collect information on the availability of water, sanitary facilities, hygiene, and socioeconomic status. Height-for-age and longitudinal prevalence of diarrhoea were used as outcome measures. Quantity of water available in households was a strong predictor of height-for-age and prevalence of diarrhoea. Children from households with a large storage capacity for water in the house had a much lower prevalence of diarrhoea and stunting than children from families without this facility. Having a toilet was protective for diarrhoea and stunting. Increased quantity of water for domestic use and provision of toilet facilities were the most important interventions to reduce burden of diarrhoea and malnutrition in this area. An integrated approach to water management is needed in irrigation schemes, so that supply of domestic water is given priority when allocating water in time and space within the systems.
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 12022163
VL - 20
SP - 77
EP - 84
JO - Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
JF - Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
SN - 1606-0997
IS - 1
ER -